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Lessons to My Teenage SelfWhat is Lessons to My Teenage Self?Got a question? Text it by clicking here. What do you wish you could go back and tell your younger self?Specifically for teen girls, Lessons to My Teenage Self is the shortcut you need for taking care of your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Hosted by NASM Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach Amy Connell, you'll receive lessons from Amy and her guests including topics like:NutritionBody ImageMental HealthMindsetMovementSleepand more!All topics are offered through the lens of Amy's Christian faith, and all are welcome to join this space.
2024-01-0902 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Simple changes I've made from three years 🎉 of podcast guestsHave a question? Click here. The Graced Health Podcast is turning 3! What began as a podcast focused on exercise, nutrition and faith has turned into a holistic look at our physical, mental and spiritual health ... all with a little bit of grace.Today's episode shares several of the small, simple changes I've learned and implemented from our guests over the past three years. Check out the full show notes here for all the links.https://www.gracedhealth.com/three-yearsConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.com
2022-10-0448 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40The surprising connection between fascia, chronic pain and overall wellbeing with Melt Method founder Sue HitzmannHave a question? Click here. How familiar are you with your connective tissue, also known as your fascia? If you listened to season 14 you heard me talk some about it, particularly in episode 6 where we talked about how transverse exercises are so helpful to our connective tissue and important for preventing injury.In fact, I’ve been so fascinated by this tissue that in my book, Your Worthy Body, acknowledgments to my three men, I said “being the husband and children of a health geek isn’t easy. You hear way more about the fascia than y...
2022-09-2751 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Muscle cramps, fatigue, headaches and stressed? This natural mineral may help.Have a question? Click here. Magnesium expert Natalie Jurado with Rooted In joins the show today with an incredible amount of information about magnesium. You will hear her passion ooze for educating others about this mineral. She provides specific, applicable information about the different types of magnesium and so much more. We discuss:What is magnesium and what are some symptoms of magnesium deficiencyNatalie’s health crisis that was helped by magnesiumHow to test for magnesium - which tests to specifically ask for for a comprehensive resultDifferent types of magnesium to know for your spec...
2022-09-2045 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40My self-graded mini sabbatical: an updateHave a question? Click here. Although it feels somewhat self-serving, I'm adding this bonus episode to close the loop on how the mini sabbatical went in August.And I give myself grades in how I cared for my body, mind and spirit.Links Mentioned:Simple ways to better your sleep quality and quantity with Morgan AdamsJoin the challenges on the Graced Health Community Podcast CommunityThe pelvic floor health episode with the Tighten Your Tinkler girls Jenn and Christina: The surprising reason for your back and hip pain (Season 13 Episode 13)How...
2022-09-1617 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Simple ways to increase your sleep quality 😴 and quantity 🛌 with holistic sleep coach Morgan AdamsHave a question? Click here. If you're like many Americans, quality sleep doesn't come naturally. In fact, today's guest reports that 46% of women report they have trouble sleeping every night.My conversation with holistic sleep coach Morgan Adams has simple, applicable ways for you to improve your sleep. Even as someone who typically gets good 💤's, I've been applying several strategies and have noticed a huge difference.We discuss:The six elements of quality sleepWhen the optimal middle portion of your sleep isGeneral nutritional approach to eating for better sleepHow to balance your blood...
2022-09-1354 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40How to plan and take a mini sabbatical (even if it's just for a few hours)Have a question? Click here. What's your burnout level?If you're like 75% of Americans, you may be suffering from it.In my own way, I am too.Which is why I'm planning a mini sabbatical in August. I'm not fully taking time off, but I am adjusting my schedule to allow for connection and to refresh my body, mind and soul.You may not be able to adjust your calendar for an entire month, but perhaps you can block out a day off, half a day, or even a...
2022-08-0231 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Enhance your fitness with six simple additions in one comprehensive classHave a question? Click here. Do you have a preferred method of exercising? Chances are, the answer is yes. Whether it's walking, cycling, strength training, or yoga, you may have a particular type of movement you prefer.I'm here to tell you YES keep doing that!But I'd also like you to consider adding in or replacing *one* workout that will help your body age well so you can continue to do the things you want to do.Today's episode covers the six areas we need to be focusing on as...
2022-07-2625 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40"Why did I tweak my back while bringing in the groceries?" 😫Have a question? Click here. You’re pulling the groceries in your car, just doing what you’ve always done, and all of a sudden your back spasms up. Or perhaps you’ve reached into the back seat of your car from the front seat and you feel like a knife just shot through your chest or maybe your back. Maybe you’ve been standing in line, someone calls your name, and when you turn you get a searing pain through the front of your hips, perhaps your hip flexor.It happens. Versions of that have hap...
2022-07-1919 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40"I can't touch my toes!" 👣 and other reasons and ways to lengthen your muscles and tissuesHave a question? Click here. We are in part five of a series called B.COMPLETE, which focuses on all the ways we want to take care of our body as we age. So far we’ve covered balance, core, mini muscles, and pause. If you missed any of those, make sure you go back and listen.Today’s B.COMPLETE focus is LE in the acronym for “LEngthening.”We discuss:What does "lengthening" mean?How does age affect flexibility?What happens when we lack flexibilityHow to improve flexibility and lengthen your tissues
2022-07-1229 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Why adding pause in your workouts can help (what that means)Have a question? Click here. This season I'm sharing some of the important ways we need to move our body after 40. And believe it or not, pausing is one of those ways.In part 4 of our 7-part series, I'm covering the P of B.COMPLETE: PAUSEI discuss:What pausing means in relation to workoutsWhat happens if we don't pause periodicallyActionable ways to pause (from a 30-second hack to larger suggestions)Purchase B.COMPLETE here or at GracedHealth.com/b-complete.
2022-07-0522 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Strengthen these muscles if you have bad knees or want to prevent injury 🙋♀️Have a question? Click here. Welcome to the third installment of our B.COMPLETE series, where we are talking about all the smaller ways we can take care of ourselves after 40 to leave us feeling more balanced, centered, strong and limber.Today's episode is "M", part of the acronym B.COMPLETE. Last week we covered COre, and two weeks ago Balance. M - our Mini Muscles - are an important part of how we move. In today's solo episode, we explore:What the mini muscles areWhy they are importantHow strengthening yo...
2022-06-2826 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Why core work is more than achieving flat absHave a question? Click here. I’ve been a fitness professional for 17 years, and without fail, the number one request I receive from any client at any age is “more core!” I totally get it- there is nothing more rewarding than arching your back backwards and feeling your muscles stretch and they're sore and it just feels so rewarding. Or if you're attuned to how you're moving, you may notice that you're not able to get out of bed or up off the floor as well anymore.In today's solo episode, we explore:What our co...
2022-06-2123 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Easy ways to add balance to your everyday life and workoutsHave a question? Click here. Balance is one of those things that you don’t realize how much you need it until you actually need it. Unfortunately, as we age we don’t even realize how much it is deteriorating until it’s too late. In today's solo episode, we explore:Why our balance deteriorates as we ageHow to mitigate that lossEasy ways to add balance into your everyday lifeAdd balance challenges to your workoutsAnd other pro tipsRead the full post at GracedHealth.com/b.complete-balancePurchase B.COMPLETE here or...
2022-06-1418 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40The underlying reasons you are chronically exhausted (Hint: all roads lead to gut health)Have a question? Click here. My conversation today with Hally Brooke encompasses all things health: physical, mental and spiritual. Hally comes with such a positive energy that stems from combining a deep understanding of science with a realistic and holistic approach. She defines “nourishment” for us at one point and it was kind of like a Jerry Maguire moment. Instead of “You had me at hello,” it was “You had me at nourished.”Hally is a nationally board certified health and wellness coach as well as a functional medicine certified health coach based out of Colorado...
2022-06-0753 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40YOU can heal YOU with Platelet-Rich PlasmaHave a question? Click here. Anytime we have five Tuesdays in a month, I try to bring an extra bonus conversation that adds a different element to our typical topics. Today’s conversation with Dr. Teresa Cody illuminates all the different ways we can use PRP to help heal our bodies. We discuss platelet rich plasma, the studies surrounding it, her own anecdotal evidence, and my personal experience with PRP.Dr. Teresa Cody graduated with her Doctor of Dental surgery from the Universit of Texas Dental School in 1992. Through her years practicing dentistry she learned ab...
2022-05-3147 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How breast cancer increased model Christine Handy's self esteemHave a question? Click here. Faced with the unimaginable, Christine had to put her modeling career on hold when unexpected medical issues took horrendous turns for the worse. Through these trying times, she trusted in God and came out healed and stronger than ever. Christine’s eyes were opened to a new passion in life – sharing her story of hope and helping others. Her inspirational journey led her to embracing her self-esteem, devotion to God, and the value of friendship.We discuss:Her experience as a model for 40 yearsThe expectations of the modeling indus...
2022-05-2450 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Thriving after a brain tumor, stroke, and 16 surgeriesHave a question? Click here. My guest today is my friend Kay Stacy, who has a unique story of having a stroke while on the operating table at age 25 and is thriving 27 years later. She has some lingering issues she deals with but I wanted to you to meet her because she’s just the epitome of resilience. We talk about how she managed recovering from a stroke while raising a family and even working for a while, the impact of friendships and what we can learn while supporting our friends in medical emergencies, and how that al...
2022-05-1048 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Balance accountability without tying it back to the scaleHave a question? Click here. I am a sucker for health click bait. Not necessarily because I think it’s going to work, but because I like to see what kind of content is being put out there that I will more than likely have to give a differing perspective to a friend or client at some point.Today’s guest is one of those stories that don’t necessarily make headlines, but deserves all the clicks and claps and praise. My guest Stephanie Lueras lost over 200 pounds by taking one small, realistic step after anothe...
2022-05-0341 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How boundaries, community, and mentorship can grow your faith and career with 4Word Women's Diane PaddisonHave a question? Click here. If you are a Christian woman trying to figure out how to invest in your family, faith and career without sacrificing your sanity, this episode is for you. I'm speaking with Diane Paddison, founder of 4Word Women, an organization that leads, connects, and supports women in the workplace to help them achieve their God-given potential with confidence.On a personal note, Diane was my first boss right out of college so this conversation is particularly meaningful to me.We discuss:The specific...
2022-04-1955 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How to be encouraging 🥰 without causing toxic ☠️positivity with Dr. Patrice BerryHave a question? Click here. One of the things I struggle with as a Jesus follower is holding space for people who are hurting or going through a difficult time and also being a light or encouraging. As I’ve been paying attention to the mental health professionals, I’ve been learning about the concept of Toxic Positivity. And to be honest, I’ve been guilty of this…probably even more than I realize.When I wanted to explore this conversation, I knew just the right person to reach out to. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Patrice Berry jo...
2022-04-1253 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Wisdom on marriage 💍, motherhood 👩👧👦 and friendships 👯♀️ concealed in a cookbook ❤️🍲Have a question? Click here. Do you have one of those friends who is authentically joyful, but has a wonderful perspective on the hard things as well? And she’s masterful about bringing people together around the table in a way that works for her. Today I’m speaking with Lisa Kelley, who shares her experiences and recipes for doing just that in her book Love Soup.Lisa Kelley is the wife of 34 years to her high school sweetheart, Patrick, a mom to 4 wonderful adult kids and 1 incredible daughter-n-law, and a grandmother to 2 amazing grand kids...
2022-04-0550 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40If carbs are not the enemy, why do I feel addicted to them?Have a question? Click here. I may have convinced you why carbs are not the enemy in my book Your Worthy Body, but you may still feel like they are something to avoid...especially if you feel addicted to them. Today I'm sharing some of the brain and body science behind this, and delineate between the different types of carbs...and the Disney analogy associated with them.Links Mentioned:Your Worthy BodyHow to increase your fiber without eating your weight in vegetables (Graced Health Season 2 Episode 8)Five Ways Junk Food Changes Your B...
2022-03-2928 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How to stop emotional eating without giving up your favorite foodsHave a question? Click here. I hear you. I truly do. Food and eating and qualities and what and when and all the things are challenging, confusing and sometimes contradicting. There are a lot of voices out there. And then, layering on another element is the emotions we have surrounding our food. Sometimes that can lead to guilt and shame, sometimes those can actually bring a smile to our face, and of course there’s several layers in between. Today’s guest, dietician Sallyanne Pisk is here in the most gentle way to help us navig...
2022-03-2251 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Learning to love yourself by not hating those who hurt youHave a question? Click here. If you’ve my book Your Worthy body, you met my friend Camisha Broussard in Chapter 4 entitled She has THE Perfect Body. In that chapter I dig into body image differences in Black women and white women. I had enormous help from Camisha in writing this chapter and I truly do call it “our” chapter. One of the journeys Camisha and I have taken together is that of writing our first book. Camisha’s memoir, Daddy Issues, released about a month ago and I wanted to bring her on to share her...
2022-03-1546 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Balancing fitness and battling cancer: one fitness professional's storyHave a question? Click here. I love my conversation with fitness professional Aimee Nicotera today. Quite simply, it humanizes the fitness professionals. We talk about perspective changes through her cancer battle, finding your own balance, and motivation shifts. And if you are someone who likes a strong takeaway, Aimee breaks down an ideal week of fitness over 40 to help you function your best.Aimee Nicotera is an international fitness presenter and Virtual Studio Owner with over 25 years of experience. Aimee holds a BS in Nutrition Science, a Masters in Health Education, as well as numerous...
2022-03-0850 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Quick programming updateHave a question? Click here. Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealth Facebook: @Graced Health Amy.connell@gracedhealth.comClick here to leave a review…simply!New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the RulesNourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell
2022-03-0302 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40The surprising reason for your back and hip pain (not visible on an x-ray)Have a question? Click here. Get ready for the most laughs you have ever encountered in a conversation about pelvic floor health.And if you think you just need to do kegels to strengthen your pelvic floor, you definitely need to keep listening. Also - did you know your back and hip pain may be due to your pelvic floor?Many women experience tightness and discomfort in their back, groin, and hips after childbirth. Seeking help, they turn to their doctor - only to be told it is a mild case of some...
2022-03-011h 02
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Rewrite your Food Story to change the way you eat, think and liveHave a question? Click here. What kinds of things run through your head when you eat? Are you counting calories? Telling yourself you’re having good or bad food? Rewarding a good day or punishing a bad? Or maybe it’s a special meal we are enjoying with a loved one. We have all kinds of food noise running through our head. If you aren’t familiar with the term food noise or are familiar with a food story, then you are going to feel so enlightened today.Elise Museles joins us today to break down a...
2022-02-1555 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40An unusual challenge for Valentine's Day and beyondHave a question? Click here. Let's focus on a different aspect of our health today.Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealth Facebook: @Graced Health Amy.connell@gracedhealth.comClick here to leave a review…simply!New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the RulesNourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: Gr...
2022-02-1006 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Why your tight hip flexors may be a function of your nervous system...and other fascinating correlations with Elisabeth KristofHave a question? Click here. I’ve shared before that when I began this podcast, I intended to have a faith-filled, grace-based focus on our eating and movement. That was it. Honestly that’s all I knew. But as the saying goes, I didn’t know what I didn’t know. As this show has progressed and I’ve had extended conversations with counselors, faith leaders, and more, I realized our mind and emotions are so intricately connected to the rest of our body and these impact our eating and movement.My conversation with Elisabeth Kristof ta...
2022-02-0855 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Will exercise alone help me lose weight?Have a question? Click here. Reference the article discussed hereWelcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.comORask on the Graced Health Podcast CommunityConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.com
2022-02-0309 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Use your body as a gym and become Visibly Fit with Wendie PettHave a question? Click here. Today we are back with having conversations with other experts who can help us be strong in our body, mind, and spirit and today’s guest helps women achieve all three. I’m thrilled to have Wendie Pett join us. Wendie has such a heart for leading women in their mind, body and spirit so they can glorify God. I love her integrative and faith based approach.We discuss:Utilizing moving isometrics to strengthen our muscles, tendons, ligaments and jointsHow being a naturopath helps her clients have a healthy mind...
2022-02-0137 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40What's the difference between a group fitness instructor and personal trainerHave a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.comORask on the Graced Health Podcast CommunityConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comNourished N...
2022-01-2813 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Got any good protein hacks?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.comORask on the Graced Health Podcast CommunityConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comNourished N...
2022-01-2006 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 405 ways to be kind to your future healthy selfHave a question? Click here. I thrive in having schedules, projects, and plans. These bring me a strange sense of peace. I know if I am checking off the items associated with those then I am achieving my goals. But I also know that schedules, projects, and plans go awry. That's why I have found it helpful to have a back-up plan. Or, as a mentor of mine says, being kind to My Future Self. This can come in all fashions like preparing coffee the night before or filling up my car with...
2022-01-1830 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40BONUS: Laughs, pro tips, and cackling by the campfire with Amy and her friend MarniHave a question? Click here. Instead of the typical shorter Ask the Trainer, today I'm offering a bonus episode with my dear friend Marni.She is a dear friend for almost 30 years, a smart businesswoman, a loving mom and wife, an owner of a LOT of pets, and an expert camper. We literally sat down by the "cackling" campfire (yes she called me out for saying that) and chatted about our time camping and her pro tips (I even offered one I figured out!)Listen in for some laughs and camping...
2022-01-1335 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 405 questions to ask yourself as you plan your fitness for the new yearHave a question? Click here. It's that time of year again. Last week while en route from my home in Houston to visit a friend in Phoenix, I reset my calendar. Truthfully, I do this 3 times a year: at the beginning of the school year, at the beginning of Summer, and of course at the beginning of the calendar year. There's always a bit of excitement for me during this time. What do I want my days to look like? What do I want my workouts to look like? And of course, when can I pick up m...
2022-01-1130 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40"What does 'full of grace' mean?"Have a question? Click here. During the month of December I'm sharing some honorable mentions to my book, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules.Connect with Amy:GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comClick here to leave a review…simply!New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the RulesNourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Yo...
2021-12-3017 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40🚫"Take up as little space as possible"🚫Have a question? Click here. During the month of December I'm sharing some honorable mentions to my book, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules.Connect with Amy:GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comClick here to leave a review…simply!New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the RulesNourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Yo...
2021-12-2814 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40🚫"Leave your problems at the door"🚫Have a question? Click here. During the month of December I'm sharing some honorable mentions to my book, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules.Connect with Amy:GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comClick here to leave a review…simply!New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the RulesNourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Yo...
2021-12-2314 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40🚫"Check out the before and after pictures"🚫Have a question? Click here. During the month of December I'm sharing some honorable mentions to my book, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules.Connect with Amy:GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comClick here to leave a review…simply!New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the RulesNourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Yo...
2021-12-2116 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40🚫"I'll start (or start back) in January"🚫Have a question? Click here. During the month of December I'm sharing some honorable mentions to my book, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules.Connect with Amy:GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comClick here to leave a review…simply!New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the RulesNourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Yo...
2021-12-1615 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40🚫"Don't quit"🚫Have a question? Click here. During the month of December I'm sharing some honorable mentions to my book, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules.Connect with Amy:GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comClick here to leave a review…simply!New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the RulesNourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Yo...
2021-12-1414 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40🚫"I'll gain weight if I don't exercise"🚫Have a question? Click here. During the month of December I'm sharing some honorable mentions to my book, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules.Connect with Amy:GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comClick here to leave a review…simply!New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the RulesNourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Yo...
2021-12-0916 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40🚫 "Don't show me your plan show me your results" 🚫Have a question? Click here. During the month of December I'm sharing some honorable mentions to my book, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules.Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealth Facebook: @Graced Health Amy.connell@gracedhealth.comClick here to leave a review…simply!New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the RulesNourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to...
2021-12-0717 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Five non-weight reasons to keep moving during the holidaysHave a question? Click here. If you've read my book, Your Worthy Body, you know I'm trying to change our mindset about exercise. Specifically, my hope is we stop trying to "work off dessert." However, I do hope you remain active during this holiday season. But of course, "active" is relative.Today I offer you five non-weight reasons to keep moving during the holidays. Spoiler alert: you don't have to get sweaty and huff and puff with these workouts, either!Get your copy of Your Worthy Body here.Leave a review...
2021-11-3021 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How Intuitive Eating may give you the grace and freedom you needHave a question? Click here. Today I'm speaking with Erin Todd of the Intuitive Eating for Christian Women podcast. We dig into what Intuitive Eating is, the fear surrounding it, and she gently and gracefully guides me through my own misconceptions about intuitive eating and my own set point.We discuss:Her personal path to quitting diet culture and embracing an intuitive eating journeyThe fear that accompanied transitioning to intuitive eatingRejecting the diet mentalityWhere to start with intuitive eatingThe set point and how it’s not exactly what I thought it wasBringing pleasure and sa...
2021-11-2350 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40"How do I talk to my child about their weight?" with Michelle Nietert, LPCHave a question? Click here. I don’t know if you got the memo on this, but parenting is tricky. And hard. And particularly difficult as it relates to our children and their body size. If you’ve been with me for any amount of time you know I’m a big believer in taking care of our body so we can do what we are called to do, not so it will look a certain way. But there are times we witness our children’s body size changing and are not sure what to do about it....
2021-11-1655 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40How to celebrate accomplishmentsHave a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.comORask on the Graced Health Podcast CommunityConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealth Facebook: @Graced Health Amy.connell@gracedhealth.com...
2021-11-1108 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How to create a weekly dinner ritual to nourish your familyHave a question? Click here. In chapter seven of my new book, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules, I share how I fiercely guard our Sunday night family-dinner ritual. If you've been thinking about nourishing your family with not only food but a good experience around the table, here are my ten suggestions for creating one for yourself.Links discussed:Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the RulesThe Graced Health Podcast Statement of Values (season 12, episode 23)Leave a review...
2021-11-0927 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Sneak Peek: Hear the Introduction to my new book, Your Worthy BodyHave a question? Click here. Ready to receive more balance, freedom and grace in your health? I'm ready for you to have that, too.Today I'm sharing the introduction of my new book, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules.This book breaks many of the health rules we've heard or possibly tried to keep using exercise and nutrition science ... and it's done through a lens of faith.Listen in to hear some of the bonuses you'll receive when you purchase the book, and a little...
2021-11-0225 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40What is "highly palatable?"Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.comORask on the Graced Health Podcast CommunityConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comNourished N...
2021-10-2806 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40The Graced Health Podcast Statement of ValuesHave a question? Click here. After a 176 episodes of the Graced Health podcast, I thought it might be worth formally identifying the values of this podcast and sharing them with you.These values are something I’ve discovered as I’ve stumbled through this podcasting experience rather than identified from the beginning. But once I wrote them down, I realized I go back to them when making decisions about content or opportunities beyond that. I invite you to learn more and listen in. When you're done, if these sound appealing to you, you’re in t...
2021-10-2633 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40What should I look for in a personal trainer?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.comORask on the Graced Health Podcast CommunityConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comNourished N...
2021-10-2109 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Amy and her friend Camisha discuss Black body imageHave a question? Click here. Sometimes God puts just the right person in your life at just the right time. I have several friends who fit into this category, including my friend Camisha Broussard. We have spent hours on the sidewalks of our neighborhood. The first time out we discussed politics, capitalism, health, body image...you know, we kept it light. Camisha is a mother to four great boys, a wife to a great Ironman, a professor for the greatest community college in Houston, and she’s working on being a great writer and amateur pizza maker. Ca...
2021-10-191h 18Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40What's the one thing about bikers that drives Amy crazy?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.comORask on the Graced Health Podcast CommunityConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comNourished N...
2021-10-1408 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How do I know if my loved one is dealing with an eating disorder?Have a question? Click here. Do you know the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating? I didn’t but learned that I probably would have been classified under disordered eating several years ago. If you’ve listened to episode 2 of this podcast, you may recognize some of the symptoms my guest, Brittany Braswell, describes. Brittany is a Registered Dietitian and recovery coach who helps women struggling with disordered eating and negative body image reduce their anxiety and disordered behaviors so that they can confidently restore their health and ditch food rules forever. Britta...
2021-10-1248 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How Health at Every Size Increases Peace and Respect within your bodyHave a question? Click here. I’ve been very open about my body image struggles in the past, and truthfully still dip into that every now and then. The more I’ve learned about health, though, the more convinced I am that one of the reasons for my own and other’s body image struggles is the miseducation about what healthy really is. It’s something I addressed in my new book, Your Worthy Body that comes out in November, but I feel like I only scratched the surface.That’s why I’m delighted to have Dr...
2021-10-0554 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40What is proper running form?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrulesReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE em...
2021-09-3014 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40The Untold Stories Behind Your Worthy Body Walks PlaylistHave a question? Click here. My new book, Your Worthy Body, offers a resource for almost every chapter. These include recipes, journal prompts, and workout videos (LOTS of videos: four foundational tutorials, three 5-minute warm up and cool down, three full-length workouts, and 32 demo movements.)One of the resources I offer is a playlist for you to listen to while you walk. One of the chapters is titled "Walking isn't a real workout," and I break that rule so many of us believe with the latest science.Even if you don't purchase Your W...
2021-09-2833 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40What track workouts do you recommend?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrulesReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE em...
2021-09-2312 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Find clarity in the midst of crisis, depression, and anxiety with Dr. Patrice BerryHave a question? Click here. How are you feeling about the transition out of covid life to our “new normal?” Excited? Cautious? Anxious? All of the above? My guest today, Dr. Patrice Berry, is a clinical psychologist who is here to help guide us through this time. She gives us so many nuggets of wisdom and resources throughout this conversation and I know it’s going to bless you. We discuss:How good days and bad days can exist at the same timeHow Tik Tok has become a great platform to serve peopleThe mindset...
2021-09-2150 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40How should I stretch before a track workout?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Watch on YouTube hereDo you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrulesReceive my e-mail...
2021-09-1611 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How fasting may benefit and strengthen your faithHave a question? Click here. About two years ago I realized that just like I needed to change my workouts as I got older, I needed to change how I ate. One of the adjustments I’ve made is to include time restricted eating, or intermittent fasting, into my daily eating. My guest today, Jill Dobrowansky joins today to discuss faith and fasting and her new book of the same name. What I really love his her gentle approach to the fasting and the integration of it and her relationship with the Lord. Her book, Fai...
2021-09-1447 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40What is basic track etiquette?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Watch on YouTube hereDo you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrulesReceive my e-mail...
2021-09-0910 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How Mr. Universe Ron Williams learned to be a champion off the stageHave a question? Click here. Today I’m speaking with Ron Williams. I don’t even know how to begin introducing him. He’s an internationally decorated bodybuilder, former Mr. Universe, Former Professor of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, Pastor, Master Fitness Trainer for the Army, Author of several books, including Faith & Fat Loss, Developer of the Iron Chest Master and personal coach.But what’s so incredible is Ron’s humility and humbleness. His faith is clearly the cornerstone of all he has done. If you saw him you might assume a few things...just like the s...
2021-09-0759 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Why should I do a track workout?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Watch on YouTube hereDo you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrulesReceive my e-mail...
2021-09-0208 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 405 impactful words and phrases you need to remove from your vocabularyHave a question? Click here. In today's solo episode, I offer five impactful words and phrases you need to remove from your vocabulary. Yes, I realize this is more negative sounding than many of my headlines, but I also think we need to be aware of the words we are saying and how they impact ourselves and others.Tune in for a grace-filled challenge!Episodes mentionedRaising Our Daughters with a Healthy Body Image (season 3)Nutrition and Body Image Lessons to my Teenage Self (season 6)What four generations can teach...
2021-08-3126 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Why don't my workouts leave me sore anymore?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Watch on YouTube hereDo you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrulesReceive my e-mail...
2021-08-2609 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How to get a natural makeup look after 40Have a question? Click here. I do not consider myself to be interested in makeup. For me, it’s a means to an end, and if you follow me on the socials you know I am not afraid of showing my face without makeup. But as my skin has aged I’ve found I appreciate the value it brings when I do want to look like I’m put together. Ironically, I now need more makeup to get that no-makeup look.If any of that resonates, you will appreciate today’s conversation with professional makeup artist S...
2021-08-2454 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40BONUS: Your Story Matters: Why You Can't Leave the Past in the PastHave a question? Click here. "I'm just going to leave the past in the past and move on." Emily Baker begs to differ. Our past has profound effects on our mental health, and she wants to help you heal from these.In this bonus episode of the Graced Health Podcast, Emily shares:- what story work is- why, in the midst of all the current trauma, do we need to revisit stories from our past- how naming the harm of yesterday can heal us today- the...
2021-08-2027 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Should I exercise before or after workHave a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together.Watch on YouTube here.Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrules
2021-08-1908 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40Christians: Why you may need to rethink your perspective on meditationHave a question? Click here. For some Christians there’s a hesitancy to participate in meditation as many think it’s too new-age or woo-woo. That’s why I’m thrilled to bring back Neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson to discuss meditation from a Christian perspective.Dr. Michelle Bengtson is an international speaker, national and international media resource on mental health, and the author of three bestselling, award-winning books: “Hope Prevails: Insights From A Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression,” “Hope Prevails Bible Study,” and the 2020 Golden Scroll Book of the Year, “Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Pea...
2021-08-1735 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40How do I get rid of these flabby arms?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together.Watch on YouTube here.Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrules
2021-08-1210 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How to prepare (and keep a pulse on) your child's mental health as they launch into their next seasonHave a question? Click here. If you have a child who is launching this year or in the next few years, pull out your notes and get ready. My guest today, Connecticut-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker Elissa Costello, brings applicable tools, resources, and provides wonderful direction for parents who are getting ready to send their child off into their next chapter. At one point I told her I could feel my shoulders relaxing about the whole process, as I’m sending my firstborn off into the world in a year. And then she has such beautiful words of...
2021-08-1041 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Are potatoes bad for me?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together.Watch on YouTube here.Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrul...
2021-08-0508 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40High intensity benefits over 40 you don't know aboutHave a question? Click here. Author, Fitness Educator, and Podcaster, Pete McCall joins the show again to share some of the surprising benefits that high intensity (and power) workouts have in people over 40. Whether your regularly incorporate HIIT training or aren't quite sure if you want to try it, you'll want to hear some of the latest research surrounding it (and don't miss Pete's caution about doing it too much!).We discuss:- The benefit to your skin- Cognitive function and the relationship it has with intensity training- Power training...
2021-08-0358 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40"Amy what does your workout routine look like?"Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together.Episodes mentioned:Prevent injury, relieve back pain, and learn to be savvy with Physical Therapist, Dr. Tugg Kargbo (Season 8 Episode 2)Get inspired and joyfully move your body with Dr. Yonnie Procter (Season 9 Episode 9)What's the difference between electrolyte supplements? (Season 11 Episode 3)If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or l...
2021-07-2910 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40INTY: How to fuel your teen athleteHave a question? Click here. Nutrition can be confusing. It seems every six months we hear of new eating plans and diets and lions and tigers and bears, oh my.Adding to the noise is how, exactly, do we get quality food in our teen athletes? Do they need to eat differently? And how do we encourage them to actually eat what is best for them to perform and recover well?I'm beyond excited to share my conversation with Roberta Anding today. Roberta is a sports dietitian and has so many letters after...
2021-07-2754 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40How much is "a little bit of chocolate?"Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and notes. It’s...
2021-07-2207 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Is it better to stretch before or after a workout?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and notes. It’s...
2021-07-1506 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40INTY: What's going on with my crazy menopausal hormones?Have a question? Click here. Today’s episode is for any woman thirsting for information on perimenopause and menopause. I’m thrilled to be talking to Dr. Alyssa Dweck who helps me sort through the facts, fears, and framework of this season of our lives. We discuss:What menopause and perimenopause meansHow being on hormonal birth control can affect menopauseSymptoms of perimenopause and menopauseThree lifestyle choices to manage symptomsThe nutrition cardio-protected and immune-protected diet Dr. Dweck recommends The importance of stress reductionTreatment options including over the counter as well as prescription The import...
2021-07-1353 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40How did I gain four pounds on a three day vacation?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and notes. It’s...
2021-07-0808 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40INTY: How to have a healthy gut and why it's importantHave a question? Click here. This summer we are rereleasing a few meaningful episodes. If you've missed them before, it's new to you! (Just like those cheesy sitcoms in the 90's that were rereleased in the summer.)OK my friends, buckle up and take this off 1.5 speed. Today Dr. Richard Harris, MD, joins me to discuss the gut microbiome. I learned so much in this conversation. We just jump in a dig into all things gut health.View full show notes hereLinks:The Str...
2021-07-0656 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Are there unconventional natural ways of reducing my waistline?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.Read the article referenced here.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of...
2021-07-0106 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Why (and how) should I stretch first thing in the morning?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.Receive your five minute Wake Up and Warm Up at YourWorthyBody.comConnect with Amy:GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook!Instagram: @GracedHealthFacebook: @Graced HealthAmy.connell@gracedhealth.comHave an Ask the...
2021-06-2407 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40What can I do about my twitchy legs at night?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and...
2021-06-1707 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40What's the difference between electrolyte supplements?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and...
2021-06-1010 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40What is proper walking form? (Did you know there is one?)Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and...
2021-04-2206 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40How can I make walking more difficult?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and...
2021-04-1507 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Can I use weights while walking?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and...
2021-04-0807 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40What are some stretches for my back?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and...
2021-04-0108 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40How can I get a strong booty?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and...
2021-03-2508 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40My knees are shot. How can I strengthen my legs without squats and lunges?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and...
2021-03-1808 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40How do I foam roll my legs?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and...
2021-03-1108 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40My knees hurt when I lunge or squat - what's going on?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes.If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegsReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and notes. It’s my fa...
2021-03-0408 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40How to have a healthy gut and why it's importantHave a question? Click here. OK my friends, buckle up and take this off 1.5 speed. Today Dr. Richard Harris, MD, joins me to discuss the gut microbiome. I learned so much in this conversation. We just jump in a dig into all things gut health.View full show notes hereLinks:The Strive for Great Health Podcast Vitamin D Episode (a must listen says Amy!)Wellness ProgramsCustomized Supplement ProgramWe discuss:Difference between gut health and microbiomeWhy a healthy gut mi...
2021-01-1959 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40How do I know if the estimated calorie burn is correct?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes.Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrulesReceiv...
2020-12-1708 minGraced Health for Christian Women Over 40Amy - what is your favorite fitness toy right now?Have a question? Click here. Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes.Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrules...
2020-12-0305 min